NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.
Specifications
Estimated gaming performance
Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.
45 / 100
Recommended resolution: 1080p (High).
| CPU | Game | Estimated FPS (1080p, High) |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Cyberpunk 2077 | 42 FPS |
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Fortnite | 106 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 42 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Fortnite | 106 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Cyberpunk 2077 | 42 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Fortnite | 106 FPS |
Power consumption
Rated TDP/TGP: 250 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 600 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.
Pros & cons
- No standout traits versus the rest of the catalog at this price/performance tier.
- Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on
Frequently asked questions
It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.
Based on its relative performance index (45/100), we'd suggest 1080p (High) as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.
This GPU has no dedicated ray tracing hardware acceleration in our catalog — ray tracing is not recommended.
For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT, AMD Ryzen 7 1800X tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.